Top 5 Best Android Apps of May 2014

Looking up spruce up your Android device with some fresh apps? These are the top five apps you should install this May.

1. Best Android Health & Fitness App: Zombies, Run!

Get a sense of the creepy atmosphere in Zombies, Run! by watching the video above from App Advice Daily.

Zombies, Run! is part audiobook and part fitness app. As you run, the app tracks your running stats, while also immersing you in a fantastic story about the zombie apocalypse. The coolest function of the app are “Zombie Chases,” which force you to put on a burst of speed or risk getting “eaten” during a mission.

The Android version of the app was updated on May 2. Season 3 is airing now, with new episodes launching every week through the summer. This app has a ton of content, including various side missions and race missions.

App is a bit of an investment to purchase all three seasons and side missions

Bugs can somewhat impact your run or base-building

Not great for older Android devices, requires Android 4.0 and up to work properly

App works best for most people when running on the ground, not on a treadmill

2. Best Android Utilities & Video App: Media Browser

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Media Browser is a great app for streaming videos and more. Android Central notes that Media Browser has gone on sale, in celebration of the update to their sever. That makes it a perfect time to try this app.

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3. Best Android Education App: Learn Spanish with MosaLingua

Check out the official video from the MosaLingua developers above, and learn more about this cool app.

Learn Spanish with MosaLingua was updated last month, and holds an impressive 4.8/5 star ranking on Google Play. Designed to be used for just five minutes a day, MosaLingua provides a shortcut to getting proficient. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can then focus on specific words that are relevant to your needs.

More advanced Spanish students may require a different app to further their skills

Costs more than some of its competitors

4. Best Android Social Networking App: Fenix for Twitter

Check out Techniqued.com’s review of Fenix for Twitter in the video above.

If you’re not a fan of the official Twitter app, Fenix for Twitter may be a good alternative. With a nice interface, support for multiple accounts, and tons of features, Fenix may just become your new Twitter client of choice.

App is still relatively new (Version 1.0.1 as of this writing) so bugs are likely

Some users find the interface to be an “information overload”

Additional customization features could be added to improve UX

Some users have reported an issue with refreshing the timeline

5. Best Android App for Business: TurboScan

Check out TechnoBuffalo’s overview of TurboScan in the video above.

Updated on May 1, 2014, TurboScan will appeal to business professionals who need to scan documents on the go. This app helps you to ensure that scanned documents look clean, polished, and pristine. You can also print docs via Cloud Print.